As the weather is getting warmer for many people their freezer and/or refrigerator do not work right because of a dirty condenser coil...there are also many other things that can go wrong. If you are hearing a clicking or buzzing then check out the last two tips.

If your refrigerator is running but warm, then…

Check out this tip that I wrote about that... it is a great place to start trouble shooting your unit...and something that you can do rather then calling a repair person to do a simple thing for you...

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If the compressor is actually running and there is no refrigeration, I would suggest it has a gas leak and that's why it isn't cooling. Depending on what type of refrigerant is in it, it may not be worth repairing as its only a small bar fridge? Check the rating plate to see if its R12 (Older fridges) or R134A . If the unit is less than 5 years old, it may be operating on R32 or R600 (Butane refrigerant gases) If its only a couple of years old, it may still be under Manufacturer warranty. Most fridges carry a 2 year warranty on everything and up to 5 years parts warranty on what is known as the "Sealed system"

That clicking sound is the compressor trying to start, if it is less than a year old just call magic chef and they will replace the unit, if not the cost of a sealed system repair may make it not worth reairing

it could be the ptc relay.to the left of the compressor.if its clicking its the problem.around $27.00 fix at repairclinic.com..part #1206838 the part is behind the plastic cover with 1 screw left of comp.the top part with 1 wire will wiggle off to the left.

Good day,Four possibilities.1. The condenser cooling fan motor located on the bottom back of the machine between the compressor, and box condenser has failed, and needs replaced. It should be running if the fan in the freezer is running.2. Loss of refrigerant or a restriction in the system. Testing limited to a qualified tech only.3. The combo relay overload mounted on the compressor( under a cover) has failed. Most appliance parts houses will be glad to test them for you.4. Locked compressor. Tech only solution.

PS. If the machine is less than 5 years old, the compressor is under warranty. Contact your selling dealer.

magic chef furnaces were discontinued many years ago. Pull the motor and take it to your local motor shop. They will be able to match it. Furnace blower motors are pretty standard fractional horse motors.

From my earlier post, our compact Magic Chef 'frig was not running at all. It still looks perfect, so decided to check on the repair. It turned out to be the "starter switch," I think is what the switch was called. The repairman said this is a very common problem, so he had the switch we needed in his truck. It was repaired quickly and is running great.
Cost was about $140, part plus labor. A replacement would have been only a few dollars more, but would take more time and effort. FYI, the compressor on these Magic Chef refrigerators has a 5-yr warranty.
Hope that helps someone.
Jaci

can you tell me the model # on the fridge please? the motor is running continuously because it's trying to cool the fridge. it may be a few things, the defrost thermostat, the fan motor itself or the compressor.